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SUSAN ROSEMAN

SUSAN ROSEMAN

Prosaic and usually familiar the domestic scenes I record are created out of my recollections and reflections. The observations that make up these scenes support certain qualities and characteristics that are personal and universal at the same time. The simple medium of linocut conveys, in its directness and contrast many facets that of the life I portray.

EDUCATION

1997-99 Printmaking Council of New Jersey, Print Workshops, North Branch, N.J.

Celebrating 75 Years of Art, Phillips’ Mill Community Association, New Hope, Pa.

Nouveau Magazine, Fine Arts Issue

Miles of Mules 2003, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

SUSAN’S ARTIE ART CARDS

Artie Art was inspired by my love of art, dogs, and joy in life. Artie was a therapy dog, companion, loyal friend and much loved canine member of our family. Every Tuesday and Holidays Artie and our other dogs would visit a local nursing home. The four dogs would ride in a wheelchair and Artie was the leader, teacher and a ham. He had charm, personality, and attitude. He brought a smile to everyone he met. His spirit, determination, and drive inspired me during a difficult time to create a line of cards and dedicate it to him.

Each card begins with a witty saying, a scene with a dog at a table with food and drink. Elements are drawn and carved out of erasers to become stamps. The image is then stamped on paper, cut out, and collaged onto a background of colors, and handmade patterns. The result is a unique card that makes you smile, laugh and feel good. And that’s just like Artie!

From the cards, the characters are enlivening other places and things… From magnets, T-shirts, note cards, gift tags and party favors too. I see my business evolving to encompass a full and robust Artie Art line of lovingly inspired art cards, designs, and gifts.